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SB-155 Gasoline: vapor recovery systems.(2007-2008)



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SB155:v93#DOCUMENT

Senate Bill No. 155
CHAPTER 702

An act to add Section 41964 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to air pollution.

[ Approved by Governor  September 30, 2008. Filed with Secretary of State  September 30, 2008. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SB 155, Cox. Gasoline: vapor recovery systems.
Existing law requires the State Air Resources Board to adopt procedures for determining the compliance of any system designed for the control of gasoline vapor emissions during gasoline marketing operations, including storage and transfer operations, and additional performance standards to ensure that systems for the control of gasoline vapors from motor vehicle fueling operations do not cause excessive spillage and emissions.
This bill would prohibit the state board from requiring a gasoline dispensing facility that meets certain requirements to undergo an Enhanced Vapor Recovery Phase II upgrade until April 1, 2011.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: YES   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 Section 41964 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read:

41964.
 The state board shall not require a gasoline dispensing facility that meets all of the following requirements to undergo an Enhanced Vapor Recovery Phase II upgrade until April 1, 2011:
(a) As of January 1, 2009, have installed a state board certified Phase II vapor recovery system.
(b) Have an annual gasoline throughput of 240,000 gallons or less.
(c) Operate in a county that has a population of less than 100,000.
(d) Operate in a basin not classified as nonattainment for ozone.